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enahs
Explorer
May 11, 2023

What broke my window?

Have a "broken" double pane window on an almost new trailer. Curious part is that it is a side window. There is a small hole in the outer window while the inner window is completely crazed. There is no hole in the inner window. The outer window hole is just a tad less than an fresh 20 caliber pellet. Given the history and where it is parked, it would have been very difficult for this to have taken place anywhere but on the road. Soooo, has anyone suffered a broken side window (small hole) as a result of a stone being thrown by another vehicle on the road? My curiosity is getting the best of me because I can't imagine a stone from the road penetrating the side window and leaving a small hole. New window ordered from Lippert to the tune of $350 and five weeks.
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    enahs
    Explorer
    May 20, 2023
    Hard to say. The only reason you be so curious just to possibly avoid it in the future. The window was replaced today. Very easy now that they are using what is known as a D Seal gasket. No putty to mess with. However, it is a lesson with respect to double pane windows. They are much more expensive to replace and single pane. And apparently can’t be done by your local glass people. It was $350 for a replacement window! And that is only a 30 x 20 Item! It could’ve been a rock. But the small distinct hole makes me doubt that. BTW, i’ve discovered that a small, very inexpensive tool is sold that allows you to break the glass in your automobile window in case you are headed underwater. I saw one recently, and the rod that breaks the glass is about the size of the hole in the window. Just hold it to the window and push the button.

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